consequences of taking a stand

there are times to take a stand

there are times for "civil disobedience"

when man's laws conflict with God's laws

we should obey God rather than men

however, do not be surprised or dismayed when taking a stand comes at a price

there are consequences for disobeying the laws of the enemy's "kingdom"

for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednago it was being thrown into a fiery furnace, but the Lord was in the furnace with them

for Daniel it was being thrown into a Lion's den, but the Lord was in the furnace with them

for the Apostles, first century Christians as well as the majority of the remnant of true Christians throughout history it has been betrayal, imprisonment, torture, and execution.